Project Engineer EGSE

MDA Space; Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Benefits package

Job summary

MDA Space in Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue, Canada seeks an EGSE project engineer to develop test equipment and support satellite electronics testing. You will work with an engineering team focused on EGSE, coordinating resources and ensuring quality across development, qualification and flight production stages.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years in electronics, strong teamwork, and experience leading a design team in a multidisciplinary setting.Security clearance expectations apply.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum 5 years experience in electronics-related field.
• Experience in electronics test station design and manufacturing (digital/analog/power/RF).
• Ability to organize work within a collaborative team and strong interpersonal skills.
• Experience in leading a design team.

Responsibilities

• Be part of an engineering team specializing in test equipment (EGSE).
• Organize the technical work of multidisciplinary teams designing EGSE for satellite constellation.
• Interface with AI&T manager and department managers to obtain resources.
• Plan, coordinate and monitor EGSE activities from development to flight production models.
• Carry out risk analyses and technical trade-offs for EGSE projects.
• Participate in technical reviews and implement corrective actions.
• Communicate and implement program vision and planning to achieve objectives.
• Ensure EGSEs comply with MDA standards and safety rules.
• Interpret customer needs and requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Teamwork

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or equivalent

Job description

About MDA Space

Building the space between proven and possible, MDA Space (TSX:MDA) is a trusted mission partner to the global space industry. A robotics, satellite systems and geointelligence pioneer with a 55-year+ story of world firsts and more than 450 missions, MDA Space is a global leader in communications satellites, Earth and space observation, and space exploration and infrastructure. The MDA Space team of more than 4,000 space experts in Canada, the US and the UK has the knowledge and know-how to turn an audacious customer vision into an achievable mission – bringing to bear a one-of-a-kind mix of experience, engineering excellence and wide-eyed wonder that’s been in our DNA since day one. For those who dream big and push boundaries on the ground and in the stars to change the world for the better, we’ll take you there.

The Role

We are looking for a motivated and talented EGSE project engineer to join our team at our Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue office. The candidate will be involved in the development of test equipment, and will support the testing of satellite electronics units.

Key Responsibilities

• Be part of an engineering team specializing in test equipment, otherwise known as Electrical Ground Support Equipment (EGSE);
• Contribute to the organization of the technical work of multidisciplinary engineering teams designing test equipment in the context of a satellite constellation project.
• Act as an interface with the various levels of management (AI&T manager and department managers) to obtain the material and human resources needed to complete the project.
• Plan, coordinate and monitor the execution of EGSE activities related to development, qualification and flight production models.
• Carry out risk analyses and technical trade-offs for EGSE projects.
• Participate in and organize technical reviews of EGSE deliverables and ensure implementation of corrective actions where applicable.
• Communicate and implement program vision and planning to achieve project objectives.
• Ensure compliance of EGSEs with MDA standard practices and quality rules (performance, safety and certification if applicable).
• Interpret customer needs and requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or equivalent;
• Minimum 5 years experience in an electronics-related field;
• Practical experience in electronics test station design and manufacturing in one of the following fields: digital, analog, power or RF electronics.
• Ability to organize work within a collaborative team, strong teamwork and interpersonal skills.
• Experience in leading a design team.

Special Considerations

Successful candidates must obtain and hold security clearance at the reliability status level, and pass security assessment for the Controlled Goods Program (CGP) and ITAR.

Benefits Statement

MDA provides competitive compensation and benefits packages for its employees at all locations. As a team member of MDA, you and your qualified dependents are eligible to participate in a benefit plan that ensures a comprehensive level of protection through competitive health care including; extended healthcare and flexible drug plans, dental and vision benefits, disability income protection, life insurance, group retirement savings plans; and an employee and family assistance program.

Equal Opportunity Statement

MDA Ltd. is proud to provide accommodation(s) during the recruitment process. Should you require any accommodations, please indicate this on your application/cover letter and we will work with you to meet your accessibility needs.